Police K-9 Safety Awareness

February 11-18

Thor, Wethersfield Police K-9 Officer, was killed on November 22, 2016 in the line of duty. The K-9 Officer died after suffering severe injuries while tracking an alleged kidnapping suspect. After hours of searching, Thor was found by the Connecticut State Police and was rushed to the animal hospital. He was diagnosed with internal bleeding and received a blood transfusion. When Thor saw his handler, Officer Nuno Martins, he got up to see him and collapsed and died instantly from a blood clot caused by his injuries. In memory of this horrific tragedy, we are hoping to prevent any future tragedies with active Connecticut police K-9s.

In the wake of the Wethersfield Police Department K-9 Officer Thorís tragic death, The Hometown Foundation, Inc. established Police K-9 Safety Awareness Week in his memory. His death brings to light the issue of police K-9s being lost, injured or stolen in the line of duty, and especially, during suspect apprehension. Keeping Police K-9 officers safe and accounted for is a top priority for police departments across Connecticut.